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2019-2026 BMW Z4 MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 22–28 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2026 BMW Z4 at a glance
The 2019-2026 BMW Z4 covers 8 model years in the EPA database (17 configurations in all), rated 22–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,870 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD (28 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026; 2024 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2019-2026 BMW Z4 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 22–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,730 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 22–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,730 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,100 | Same EPA ratings as 2023 |
| 2023 | Gas | 26–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,880–$3,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,910–$3,160 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas | 26–27 MPG | $2,950–$3,040 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 28 MPG | $2,910 | First year |
What the 2026 sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$239
$2,870 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.78
Per 100 miles
$19.13
Five years
$14,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$1,330less a year
Class median $4,200 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 BMW Z4 MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,870 |
| M40i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,180 |
| M40i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,730 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 BMW Z4 MPG
22–28 MPG · $2,870–$3,730/yr
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,870 |
| M40i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 29 | 25 | $3,180 |
| M40i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,730 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 BMW Z4 MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2023
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2024 BMW Z4 as for the 2023 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2023 section above.See 2023
2023 BMW Z4 MPG
26–28 MPG · $2,870–$3,100/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,880 to $2,870, $10 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,870 |
| M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,100 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 BMW Z4 MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,880–$3,270/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,910 to $2,880, $30 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,880 |
| M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,270 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 BMW Z4 MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,910–$3,160/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 28 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,950 to $2,910, $40 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,910 |
| M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,160 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 BMW Z4 MPG
26–27 MPG · $2,950–$3,040/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,910 to $2,950, $40 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,950 |
| M40i | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 24 | 31 | 26 | $3,040 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 BMW Z4 MPG
28 MPG · $2,910/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive30i (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,910 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,420 in California and $2,490 in Texas, a $930 difference.
- California $3,420
- Washington $3,210
- New York $2,830
- Florida $2,620
- Texas $2,490
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Closest combined MPG among MY2026 two-seater models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2026 BMW Z4 get?
EPA rates the 2019-2026 BMW Z4 at 22–28 MPG combined across 17 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 33 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2026 BMW Z4?
The sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2020.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2026 BMW Z4?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 and 2026. In 2024 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2019-2026 BMW Z4 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2012-2016 BMW Z4) is rated 19–27 MPG combined and costs $3,010–$4,150 a year to fuel; the 2019-2026 model is rated 22–28 MPG and costs $2,870–$3,730 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 BMW Z4 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,870 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,870–$3,730 a year. That is a $860 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 BMW Z4 100 miles?
About $19.13 per 100 miles for the sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.13 and $24.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 BMW Z4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 25 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2026 BMW Z4 compare with other two-seater configurations?
The sDrive30i 2.0L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,870 a year to fuel, $1,330 less than the class median of $4,200, and less than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 40 rated two-seater configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 BMW Z4 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 BMW Z4 for that year.